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[[Image:ABetterTomorrow3.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''A Better Tomorrow III'' (1989)]] | [[Image:ABetterTomorrow3.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''A Better Tomorrow III'' (1989)]] | ||
'''''A Better Tomorrow III''''' is a 1989 prequel to ''[[A Better Tomorrow]]''. The film follows the experiences of Mark Lee ([[Chow Yun-Fat]]) during the time of the Vietnam War. Unlike the first two films, the third installment was not directed by [[John Woo]], but by [[Tsui Hark]] (who produced the first two films). The film also goes by the subtitle "Love & Death in Saigon". | |||
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==Colt M1911A1== | |||
The [[M1911 pistol series#M1911A1|Colt M1911A1]] is used by nearly all of the main characters including Mark Lee ([[Chow Yun-Fat]]), Chow Ying-Kit ([[Anita Mui]]), Cheung Chi-Mun ([[Tony Leung Ka Fai]]), Ho Cheung-Ching/Tanaka (Saburo Tokito), and Pat (Kien Shih). Triad gangsters and ARVN soldiers also use this handgun. | |||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|300px|World War II Colt M1911A1 - .45 ACP]] | |||
[[Image:ABT3 04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mark Lee ([[Chow Yun-Fat]]) fights with Ho Cheung-Ching's (Saburo Tokito) henchmen.]] | |||
[[Image:ABT3 07.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ho Cheung-Ching (Saburo Tokito) holds his two pistols.]] | |||
[[Image:ABT3 14.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Colt M1911A1 lying next to Chow Ying-Kit ([[Anita Mui]]).]] | |||
[[Image:ABT3 16.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chow Ying-Kit picks up a pistol and fires it.]] | |||
==Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket== | |||
Chow Ying-Kit is seen pulling a [[Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket]] on Mark Lee during the hotel scene. | |||
[[Image:Colt1908.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket - .25 ACP]] | |||
== | ==Tokarev TT-33== | ||
Chow Ying-Kit grabs a [[Tokarev TT-33 Pistol|Tokarev TT-33]] from one of Việt Cộng fighters and uses it during the shootout in a temple. | |||
[[Image: | [[Image:TT-33.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Tokarev TT-33 - 7.62x25mm Tokarev]] | ||
==Smith & Wesson Model | ==Smith & Wesson Model 10== | ||
A [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] is carried by one of ARVN officers during the riot at Bến Thành Market. | |||
[[Image: | [[Image:S&W-Model-10.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Smith & Wesson Model 10 - .38 Special]] | ||
==Smith & Wesson Model 60== | ==Smith & Wesson Model 60== | ||
A [[Smith & Wesson Model 60]] is used by Ho Cheung-Ching. He takes it from his ankle holster. | |||
[[Image:Classic60.jpg|300px|thumb|none|Classic Smith & Wesson Model 60 - .38 Special]] | |||
[[Image:ABT3 11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ho Cheung-Ching (Saburo Tokito) dual-wields a S&W Model 60 and a S&W Model 629.]] | |||
==Smith & Wesson Model 629== | |||
[[Image: | Chow Ying-Kit ([[Anita Mui]]) is also seen using a [[Smith & Wesson Model 629]]. | ||
[[Image:ABT3 | [[Image:M6293.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 629 with 3" barrel - .44 Magnum]] | ||
[[Image:ABT3 14.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chow Ying-Kit ([[Anita Mui]]) holds a S&W Model 629. Note a Colt M1911A1 lying next to her.]] | |||
==M16A1== | ==M16A1== | ||
Like the [[M1911A1]], the [[ | Like the [[Colt M1911A1]], the [[M16 rifle series#M16A1 Rifle|M16A1]] is used by several characters including Mark Lee ([[Chow Yun-Fat]]), Chow Ying-Kit ([[Anita Mui]]), Cheung Chi-Mun ([[Tony Leung Ka Fai]]), as well as ARVN soldiers. | ||
[[Image:M16A1w30rdMag.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:M16A1w30rdMag.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M16A1 with 30 round magazine - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[Image:Better3.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Better3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A production still of Mark Lee ([[Chow Yun-Fat]]) holding the M16A1.]] | ||
[[Image:ABT3 02.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:ABT3 02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chow Ying-Kit holds an M16A1 and a revolver.]] | ||
[[Image:ABT3 03.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:ABT3 03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chow Ying-Kit fires her captured M16A1.]] | ||
[[Image:ABT3 12.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:ABT3 12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An ARVN soldier fires his M16A1.]] | ||
[[Image:ABT3 17.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:ABT3 17.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mark Lee holds two M16A1 rifles.]] | ||
[[Image:ABT3 18.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:ABT3 18.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mark Lee dual-wields M16A1 rifles.]] | ||
[[Image:ABetterTomorrowIII.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:ABetterTomorrowIII.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Film poster.]] | ||
==AK-47== | ==AK-47== | ||
The [[AK-47]] is | The [[AK-47]] is used by Việt Cộng fighters. | ||
[[Image:ABT3 05.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:AK47-PolyTechLegend.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Poly Technologies AK-47 - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
[[Image:ABT3 05.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Việt Cộng fighter falls with his AK-47 in a explosion.]] | |||
== | ==AKM== | ||
The [[AKM]] is also used by Việt Cộng fighters. | |||
[[ | [[File:AKMRifle.jpg|thumb|none|450px|AKM - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
==Browning M1919A4== | |||
A [[Browning M1919|Browning M1919A4]] is used by Cheung Chi-Mun ([[Tony Leung Ka Fai]]) from a sandbagged position. | |||
[[File:M1919A4.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Browning M1919A4 - .30-06]] | |||
[[Image:ABT3 26.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cheung Chi-Mun ([[Tony Leung Ka Fai]]) fires a Browning M1919A4 from a sandbagged position.]] | |||
[[Image:ABT3 28.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Browning M1919A4 is used by Cheung Chi-Mun.]] | |||
==FN MAG-58 (mocked up as an M60 | ==FN MAG-58 (mocked up as an M60)== | ||
Chi Mun is seen | Cheung Chi-Mun is seen holding an [[FN MAG|FN MAG-58]] mocked up to resemble the [[M60 machine gun|M60]] before taking up the Browning M1919A4. A similar mockup was used in ''[[Superman II]]''. | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:FNMAG.jpg|thumb|450px|none|FN MAG-58 - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M60 machine gun - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image:ABT3 25.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:ABT3 25.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cheung Chi-Mun takes the FN MAG-58 mocked up to resemble the M60.]] | ||
==M72 LAW== | ==M72 LAW== | ||
The [[M72 LAW]] is used by several ARVN soldiers. | The [[M72 LAW]] is used by several ARVN soldiers. | ||
[[Image:M72A2LAW.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | [[Image:M72A2LAW.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M72A2 LAW - 66mm]] | ||
[[Image:ABT3 09.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:ABT3 09.jpg|thumb|none|600px|ARVN soldiers hold their M72 LAWs.]] | ||
==M29 Mortar== | |||
The [[M29 Mortar]] is seen in a sandbagged position. | |||
[[Image:M29 mortar.jpg|thumb|none|250px|M29 Mortar - 81mm]] | |||
[[Image:ABT3 26.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M29 Mortar is seen behind Cheung Chi-Mun.]] | |||
==Mortar Shells== | |||
Near the end of the film, Mark Lee uses a crate of mortar shells to destroy the M48 Patton tank. | |||
==Mk 2 Hand Grenade== | |||
[[Mk 2 hand grenade]]s are carried by ARVN soldiers. | |||
[[Image:MK2 grenade DoD.jpg|thumb|none|180px|Mk 2 "Pineapple" High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade]] | |||
==See Also== | |||
* ''[[A Better Tomorrow]]'' | |||
* ''[[A Better Tomorrow II]]'' | |||
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Latest revision as of 04:43, 25 April 2021
A Better Tomorrow III is a 1989 prequel to A Better Tomorrow. The film follows the experiences of Mark Lee (Chow Yun-Fat) during the time of the Vietnam War. Unlike the first two films, the third installment was not directed by John Woo, but by Tsui Hark (who produced the first two films). The film also goes by the subtitle "Love & Death in Saigon".
The following weapons were used in the film A Better Tomorrow III:
Colt M1911A1
The Colt M1911A1 is used by nearly all of the main characters including Mark Lee (Chow Yun-Fat), Chow Ying-Kit (Anita Mui), Cheung Chi-Mun (Tony Leung Ka Fai), Ho Cheung-Ching/Tanaka (Saburo Tokito), and Pat (Kien Shih). Triad gangsters and ARVN soldiers also use this handgun.
Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket
Chow Ying-Kit is seen pulling a Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket on Mark Lee during the hotel scene.
Tokarev TT-33
Chow Ying-Kit grabs a Tokarev TT-33 from one of Việt Cộng fighters and uses it during the shootout in a temple.
Smith & Wesson Model 10
A Smith & Wesson Model 10 is carried by one of ARVN officers during the riot at Bến Thành Market.
Smith & Wesson Model 60
A Smith & Wesson Model 60 is used by Ho Cheung-Ching. He takes it from his ankle holster.
Smith & Wesson Model 629
Chow Ying-Kit (Anita Mui) is also seen using a Smith & Wesson Model 629.
M16A1
Like the Colt M1911A1, the M16A1 is used by several characters including Mark Lee (Chow Yun-Fat), Chow Ying-Kit (Anita Mui), Cheung Chi-Mun (Tony Leung Ka Fai), as well as ARVN soldiers.
AK-47
The AK-47 is used by Việt Cộng fighters.
AKM
The AKM is also used by Việt Cộng fighters.
Browning M1919A4
A Browning M1919A4 is used by Cheung Chi-Mun (Tony Leung Ka Fai) from a sandbagged position.
FN MAG-58 (mocked up as an M60)
Cheung Chi-Mun is seen holding an FN MAG-58 mocked up to resemble the M60 before taking up the Browning M1919A4. A similar mockup was used in Superman II.
M72 LAW
The M72 LAW is used by several ARVN soldiers.
M29 Mortar
The M29 Mortar is seen in a sandbagged position.
Mortar Shells
Near the end of the film, Mark Lee uses a crate of mortar shells to destroy the M48 Patton tank.
Mk 2 Hand Grenade
Mk 2 hand grenades are carried by ARVN soldiers.
